Upgrading & Pathway Programs
If you'd like to apply to Dalhousie, but do not meet our general admission requirements there are a number of pathways to enrolment at Dalhousie.
Upgrading and pathway options
University Prep: Open Learning & Career Development
University Prep courses will prepare you to succeed in a wide range of studies. Prep courses are now offered online, allowing you to customize a learning plan that works for you, with flexible part-time schedules.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Open Learning & Career Development
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program can help boost your English language skills for acceptance into your area of study.
Extended Learning: Faculty of Agriculture
Offered online by Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture in Truro, N.S., Extended Learning upgrading courses can be used toward enrolment at either Halifax and Truro campuses.
Transition Year Program
If you're an applicant who is African Nova Scotian or Indigenous you may be eligible for the Transition Year Program (TYP), a pathway to undergraduate study at Dalhousie which offers financial support and a living allowance.
Indigenous Student Access Pathway
The Indigenous Student Access Pathway is a one-year program at Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus. This pathway program is for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who would not otherwise be eligible for admissions under Dalhousie’s current minimum high school prerequisites. This pathway offers dedicated support while transitioning to a university environment.
Beyond Dalhousie
Below is a list of some of the commonly used institutions/courses for upgrading. If you have questions about other options or courses please contact an advisor.